The South African Mint introduced fractional Gold Krugerrand coins in 1980, more than a decade after the original 1 oz Gold Krugerrand was launched in 1967. These smaller coins, available in sizes like 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz, were designed to give more investors a way to add gold to their holdings without the higher cost of a full ounce. Right now, you can order 1985 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• 6th year of issue for 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrands!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The obverse features Paul Kruger.
• On the reverse is the Springbok antelope.

The obverse of the 1985 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand shows a portrait of Paul Kruger. This design was first created in the 1890s for the coins of the South African Pound during Kruger’s presidency of the South African Republic. Kruger became a beloved figure, often affectionately called Oom Paul, meaning Uncle Paul in Afrikaans and English.

The reverse of the 1985 South African Gold Krugerrand highlights the Springbok antelope. Known as the national symbol of South Africa, the Springbok has been used on the country’s coins since the 1930s. This graceful antelope is native to southern Africa and is a proud emblem of the nation.

When fractional Krugerrands were released, South Africa was facing economic sanctions due to its apartheid policies. These sanctions made it harder to distribute Krugerrands in Western markets. Even so, the fractional coins helped the Krugerrand remain the world’s most popular gold bullion coin, well before others like the Canadian Maple Leaf and American Eagle entered the market.

Your 1985 1/4 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coin will ship in a protective plastic flip. The Gold Krugerrand series has kept the same familiar designs across all sizes since the 1 oz coin’s original debut in 1967, maintaining a strong tradition in the bullion world.

If you have any questions or need help buying 1/4 oz gold coins, BullionMax customer service is ready to assist at 800-729-3202. You can also reach us online through web chat and email.